About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director: Internal Auditor based in Polokwane. In this vital role, you will be instrumental in supervising and executing a variety of internal audit functions, including compliance, performance, and forensic investigations. Your contributions will not only support the implementation of the Internal Audit Operational Plan but also enhance the integrity and efficiency of public service operations in our community. This position is a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in government jobs that serve South Africa.
As an Assistant Director, you will be part of a team that ensures governance and accountability within the public sector. Your work will directly affect how resources are managed and help maintain transparency in various governmental processes. By joining this reputable department, you will play an essential role in fostering trust in public service and contributing to the overall improvement of governance standards in our country.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration plays a crucial role in ensuring that the South African public sector operates effectively and efficiently. Its mission focuses on enhancing service delivery and promoting ethical governance throughout the public service. Working in this department means you will be part of a dedicated team committed to improving the lives of South Africans by ensuring that public services are accountable, transparent, and responsive to the needs of the community.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise and execute various internal audit engagements, ensuring compliance with established standards.
- Develop and participate in strategic and annual risk-based internal audit plans.
- Coordinate with internal and external assurance providers to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Create proposals that define the scope of internal audits and develop engagement work programmes.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data to provide findings and recommendations that enhance controls and processes.
- Compile and review audit reports for each engagement and monitor the implementation of action plans.
- Manage the performance and professional development of supervisees to ensure high-quality deliverables.
What You’ll Need
- An NQF level 7 qualification (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) in Internal Auditing or a related field.
- A minimum of three to five years of experience in internal auditing, with a strong focus on compliance, performance auditing, or forensic investigations.
- A valid, unexpired driver’s license.
- Strong knowledge of the IIA Standards, governance, risk management, and control processes.
- Familiarity with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and related regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a commitment to accountability and ethical conduct.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
An NQF level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) in Internal Auditing or a relevant tertiary qualification.Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in General Internal Auditing, Compliance Auditing, Performance Auditing, Forensic Investigations, Quality Assurance Auditing or General Control Review and Applications Control, or completion of the Internal Audit Technician (IAT) learnership (three (3) years) from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) plus two (2) years’ internal audit experience.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Knowledge and understanding of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards) and of governance, risk management, and control processes.
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and guidelines.
Knowledge of the Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and anti-corruption and fraud prevention measures.
Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management legislation, policies, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, institutional policies and procedures, and governmental financial systems.
Knowledge of the principles and practice of financial accounting.
Knowledge of the framework for managing performance information.
Business strategy translation and alignment, problem solving and analysis, people and diversity management, and client orientation and customer focus skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Accountability and ethical conduct.
Job Duties
The incumbent will be responsible for supervising and executing internal audit, compliance audit, performance audit, forensic investigation, quality assurance audit, general control review, and applications control engagements, as well as consultancy engagements, to support the implementation of the approved Internal Audit Operational Plan.Supervise and participate in the development of the three-year strategic and annual risk-based internal audit plans, including identifying key risk areas emanating from current operations as set out in the strategic plan and risk management strategy.
Participate in the coordination with other internal and external assurance providers to ensure proper coverage and minimise duplication of effort.
Develop proposals to determine the scope of allocated internal audits, develop engagement work programmes, and supervise and execute allocated audits in accordance with the IIA Standards and the legislative framework.
Collect, analyse, and interpret data, develop findings and recommendations for the enhancement of controls and processes, and compile and review audit reports for each engagement.
Monitor progress on the implementation of agreed-upon action plans.
Review, collect information and compile progress, quarterly and annual reports to the Accounting Officer and the Audit Committee.
Keep up to date with new developments in the internal audit environment by studying professional journals and publications, monitoring relevant industry, legislative, standards, and policy framework changes, and engaging in continuous professional development.
Supervise employees, allocate duties, and perform quality control on work delivered by supervisees, and ensure that supervisees are trained and developed to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.
Manage the performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees (PMDS).
Provide inputs for the enhancement of audit methodologies and technologies.
